David Beckham and baby niece Peggy show off matching hairstyles in adorable family photo

The former England footballer can't stop smiling as he cradles his sister's new daughter in his arms

David Beckham has got a seriously cute new doppelgänger.

In a picture uploaded to Instagram yesterday, the ex-England football star's sister Joanne was keen to point out the similarities between her brother and her baby daughter Peggy.

'L O V E . M Y . U N C L E ... as if me and uncle David have the same hair,' David's sister joked.

'I think he copied me 😂@davidbeckham ! ❤️.'

In the shot Joanne shared alongside her comment, David can be seen holding his tiny niece outstretched in his arms.

David, who is dressed in a smart casual look of a collarless shirt and camel cardigan, beams as he looks down at the newest member of his family.

Looking super snuggly in an all-white ensemble, little Peggy gazes back at the 42-year-old.

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The adorably candid snap went down a storm with fans, with many gushing about the newborn and her famous relative.

'Aww what a beauty she is...and David 🙈🙊 xx,' said one rather cheekily.

While another exclaimed: 'Can you imagine your uncle Dave turning up at sports day!! How cool x.'

A third Instagram follower told Joanne that Peggy's expression is a look she's personally very familiar with.

'Hilar! This is what my daughter looked like looking at me and my husband at that age. Too cute xx,' they acknowledged.

David's 35-year-old sibling confirmed that she and boyfriend Kris Donnelly had become parents for the first time in December last year.

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The proud mum broke the news with a heart-warming post on the picture-sharing platform.

'9.12.17 💗THE DAY OUR LIFE CHANGED FOREVER ... such an amazing feeling starting our own family , the love I have for our little princess Peggy is one that is so unconditional,' she gushed.

'I'd never of been able to do it without the love of my life ... @krissydonners you was my strength ! Thank you ... ❤️#myfamily.'

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